Bad drivers die younger, not just in cars

A new study says that people with good driving records live longerthan their errant counterparts. And, no, they are not all dying in car accidents.

From The New York Times story:

Having just one major violation on a motor vehicle report elevated the overall mortality of an individual by 51 percent, and people with six or more violations experienced about 80 percent higher mortality rates. The trends were consistent across all age groups and genders.

One theory the studyby LexisNexis Risk Solutions suggests is that people who take risks behind the wheel are more likely to do so in other aspects of their lives. So before selling you life insurance, companies might want to take a look at your driving record first.